ENNEAGRAM TEST AND EMOTIONAL INJURIES

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Il est essentiel de rappeler qu’il n’existe ni « bon » ni « mauvais » profil. Ce parcours de découverte a pour vocation de vous accompagner afin de mieux comprendre vos comportements, vos motivations profondes et les schémas récurrents qui façonnent votre vie. En explorant ce qui suit, vous prendrez conscience que nous sommes conditionnés et programmés par des suggestions qui gouvernent et définissent notre être depuis notre naissance. La suggestion constitue le socle de l’hypnose et de la PNL ; le choix de réaliser ce test révèle qu’en vous, vous avez déjà perçu la nécessité de vous déprogrammer et de sortir de votre état de transe hypnotique.

En reconnaissant ces aspects de vous-même, vous aurez l’opportunité de mieux comprendre vos réactions face aux situations difficiles, tout en ouvrant la voie à un développement personnel plus harmonieux. Cela vous permettra de transformer vos vulnérabilités en leviers de croissance, et d’évoluer vers une version plus épanouie de vous-même.Avant d’aller plus loin, vous allez découvrir ce qu’est l’Ennéagramme et comment notre personnalité se structure autour de certains mécanismes. Je vous souhaite une magnifique découverte de vous-même.

L’Ennéagramme est un outil de compréhension
des schémas de pensée et des comportements.
Il s’agit d’un système de classification de la
personnalité qui identifie neuf profils,
représentés par les chiffres de 1 à 9.

Chacun de ces profils correspond à un ensemble
de traits de caractère dominants, de motivations
profondes et de schémas de comportement.
Votre profil détermine votre carte du monde.
Mais souvenez-vous : la carte n’est pas le territoire.

En comprenant votre profil, cet outil vous offre
un cadre précieux pour explorer les dynamiques
internes qui influencent vos actions et votre façon
de percevoir le monde, en favorisant une meilleure
connaissance de vous-même… et des autres.

Votre profil est déterminé dès votre conception par des facteurs épigénétiques qui vous conditionnent pour le reste de votre vie. Dès la naissance, vous êtes influencé par des éléments externes, comme l’environnement, l’éducation parentale, les expériences vécues, la religion, les apprentissages et les épreuves rencontrées. Mais ces influences ne se limitent pas à ce que vous percevez consciemment. Des processus biologiques profonds sont au cœur de la manière dont votre environnement façonne l’expression de vos gènes.

L’épigénétique est l’étude des mécanismes par lesquels les gènes peuvent être activés ou désactivés sans modifier la séquence de l’ADN, en réponse à des facteurs environnementaux, comportementaux ou émotionnels.

Ces modifications peuvent se transmettre d’une génération à l’autre. Autrement dit, certains traumatismes, blessures émotionnelles ou comportements appris par vos parents — voire vos ancêtres — peuvent s’inscrire biologiquement dans votre patrimoine, au même titre que les gènes eux-mêmes.

Une expérience sur la transmission intergénérationnelle de la peur a été menée sur des souris. Dans cette expérience, les souris adultes ont été exposées à une odeur associée à un prédateur, comme celle d'un chat, déclenchant une réponse de peur naturelle chez elles. Les descendants de ces souris, sans avoir jamais été directement exposés à cette odeur, montraient des comportements de peur lorsqu'ils étaient exposés à la même odeur. Ces résultats suggèrent que les émotions liées à la peur ont été transmises à la génération suivante.

Cela démontre que des expériences émotionnelles, comme la peur, peuvent se transmettre d'une génération à l'autre par des mécanismes qui influencent le comportement et les réponses émotionnelles de la descendance, même sans exposition directe aux mêmes stimuli. Cela confirme que vos ancêtres vous lèguent une partie de leur patrimoine génétique, ainsi que des réponses émotionnelles qui conditionnent votre développement bien avant même votre naissance. Cet héritage émotionnel joue un rôle clé dans votre développement.

COMMENT HÉRITONS-NOUS DE CES MÉCANISMES

Notre patrimoine génétique est constitué de deux allèles par gène, sachant que nous héritons de 50 % du patrimoine génétique de chacun de nos parents. Cela signifie que pour chaque gène, nous recevons un allèle du père et un allèle de la mère, formant ainsi une paire d’allèles. Chaque parent possède deux allèles possibles pour un gène donné, mais ne transmet qu’un seul de ces deux allèles à l’enfant. Par conséquent, nous avons 1 chance sur 2 du côté du père et une chance sur deux du côté de la mère d’hériter d’un allèle spécifique.

Si l’un des allèles du père est modifié par un facteur génétique, nous avons une chance sur deux d’en hériter. Il en va de même du côté de la mère. Ainsi, si les deux parents portent chacun un allèle modifié, la probabilité pour l’enfant d’hériter des deux allèles modifiés est de 25%. Cela signifie que nous avons une chance sur quatre d’hériter du facteur génétique modifié des deux parents. Ce principe s’applique aussi à la transmission épigénétique, qui influence l’expression des gènes sans en modifier la séquence ADN.

FORMATION DE VOTRE SCHÉMA DE PENSÉE

Pour comprendre comment cela fonctionne, imaginez deux enfants de six ans, des jumeaux monozygotes issus du même œuf, souvent qualifiés de “vrais” jumeaux. On dit souvent qu’ils sont comme des clones : la copie parfaite l’un de l’autre, parfois inversée, comme le reflet d’un miroir. Il arrive même qu’on raconte que si l’un se blesse, l’autre peut ressentir sa douleur, même à grande distance. Cette connexion particulière intrigue encore la science, tant elle illustre la puissance du lien entre biologie, mémoire cellulaire et perception émotionnelle.

Bien qu’ils partagent une forte ressemblance, un patrimoine génétique identique et une éducation commune, des jumeaux peuvent développer des personnalités différentes en raison de facteurs épigénétiques. Leur personnalité se construit sous l’influence de l’environnement extérieur, mais aussi de leurs états internes, appelés états d’esprit. Cette dimension épigénétique signifie que des jumeaux ayant le même ADN peuvent exprimer certains gènes de manière différente, en fonction de leur vécu, de leur environnement ou des expériences vécues par leurs ancêtres.

Pour comprendre, imaginez ces jumeaux se réveillant un matin, prêts à aller à la plage avec leur maman.
Le premier jumeau se réveille plein d’entrain, excité à l’idée de passer une journée à la plage à s’amuser.
Son frère, quant à lui, est un peu malade, avec le nez bouché et encore fatigué. Bien qu’il aurait préféré rester couché, il décide, pour faire plaisir à sa mère, de se lever et de les accompagner. Nous pouvons donc considérer que ces deux frères ne partagent pas du tout le même état d’esprit à ce moment précis.

Arrivés à la plage, ils observent la mer. Une énorme vague les submerge et les malmène. Le jumeau, en pleine forme, vit cette expérience comme une aventure excitante. Pour lui, c’est un jeu, et il n’hésite pas à sauter dans la vague suivante, car il s’amuse. Son frère perçoit cette même expérience comme une épreuve traumatisante. Sa seule réaction est de se réfugier en pleurant dans les bras de sa mère, effrayé par ce qui venait de se passer. Cette différence de ressenti dans une expérience similaire pourrait être influencée par des facteurs épigénétiques.

En effet, la sensibilité à la peur ou aux traumatismes peut parfois être liée à des expériences émotionnelles vécues et transmises par les générations passées. Un traumatisme vécu par un ancêtre, comme un danger lié à l'eau, pourrait être transmis de génération en génération et réactiver cette peur chez l’un des jumeaux, qui a hérité d’un ou des deux allèles de ses parents, tandis que l’autre restera insensible, n'ayant pas cette information inscrite dans son patrimoine génétique. Trente ans plus tard, les deux frères doivent prendre le ferry par une mer agitée.

Le premier se souvient de la plage avec enthousiasme, tandis que le deuxième ressent de la peur en se rappelant cette journée. Leurs réactions, ancrées dans des schémas de pensée formés durant l’enfance, influencent encore leurs comportements à l’âge adulte. Cette divergence reflète une expression différente des facteurs épigénétiques qui conditionnent leur réaction émotionnelle. Ainsi, ces schémas émotionnels peuvent perdurer au-delà des expériences individuelles, traverser les générations et influencer les comportements de manière inconsciente.

L'Ennéagramme aide à comprendre comment ces schémas de pensée se construisent et influencent les émotions et les comportements tout au long de la vie. Par exemple, si l'un des jumeaux est de type 7, il cherchera constamment l’aventure et l’excitation. Si l’autre est de type 6, il anticipera toujours les dangers et cherchera à se protéger.
L’impact de l’épigénétique peut aussi expliquer pourquoi l’un des jumeaux développe une propension plus forte à la peur, héritée de traumatismes antérieurs, même s’ils ont vécu dans un environnement similaire.

Lorsque nos sens sont sollicités par notre environnement, le cerveau s'active pour traiter les informations reçues.
Il parcourt sa mémoire à la recherche d'une expérience similaire qui puisse faire écho à la situation présente.
Cette résonance avec un souvenir génère une émotion. L'émotion ainsi éveillée agit comme un mécanisme de défense, préparant la personne à réagir face à la stimulation.
Elle déclenche une réponse automatique, permettant de gérer le stress ou le danger potentiel.

COMPRENDRE COMMENT EST NÉE VOTRE PERSONNALITÉ

Votre personnalité de Profil 2 peut se développer dans un environnement où l’amour, la dévotion et la capacité à prendre soin des autres sont valorisés, favorisant ainsi l’émergence d’un fort besoin de plaire et de se sentir aimé(e). Parfois, ce cadre éducatif peut être marqué par une affection conditionnelle ou par des parents absorbés, voire absents, ce qui accentue votre besoin de reconnaissance affective. Cependant, il est important de souligner que chaque expérience est unique.

Lorsque l’affection familiale se manifeste de manière plus distante ou dans un cadre éducatif peu chaleureux, ce besoin d’amour et de reconnaissance se renforce et se traduit par une quête extérieure d’acceptation, où vous cherchez à prouver votre valeur en étant utile et attentionné(e).
Les enfants du Profil 2 intègrent ces valeurs de don de soi et de bienveillance, malgré l’absence initiale d’une affection inconditionnelle ou d’une écoute de leurs besoins personnels.

Vous développez des traits de caractère orientés vers la recherche de l’affection et de la reconnaissance. Vous êtes poussé(e) à vous rendre indispensable et à répondre aux besoins des autres pour combler un vide affectif et prouver votre valeur à travers votre générosité. Ce besoin d’être aimé(e) devient une manière de canaliser l’anxiété intérieure et de maintenir un sentiment de lien. En grandissant, vous cherchez à maintenir l’harmonie et à préserver vos relations, en donnant sans relâche, quelle qu’en soit la demande.

Recherche d’Affection et de Reconnaissance :

Vous avez tendance à rechercher l’amour et l’approbation dans vos relations. Vous possédez un sens très aigu des besoins des autres, et vous cherchez à y répondre constamment en vous efforçant d’être attentif(ve) et présent(e). Votre besoin d’être aimé(e) vous pousse à démontrer votre valeur par le dévouement. Ainsi, vous vous retrouvez souvent pris(e) dans une spirale de don de soi qui peut vous faire oublier l’importance d’écouter vos propres besoins naturels.

Auto-jugement et Déception Relationnelle :

Vous pouvez être très critique envers vous-même et envers les autres lorsque vous ne recevez pas en retour l’affection ou la reconnaissance espérée. Cette attente implicite vous pousse à juger durement vos efforts ou à ressentir de la frustration face à ceux qui semblent moins investis. Ce regard intérieur exigeant peut nourrir une forme de déception relationnelle, vous amenant à croire que votre valeur dépend de ce que vous donnez. Vous pouvez devenir intrusif(ve) ou trop présent(e), et rencontrer des difficultés à lâcher prise.

Besoin d'appréciation :

Vous êtes souvent guidé(e) par un fort désir d’être apprécié(e) pour votre bienveillance et votre dévouement. Vous cherchez à gagner l’affection de votre entourage en vous montrant constamment disponible et attentionné(e) envers leurs besoins. Vous êtes convaincu(e) que votre générosité doit être reconnue pour être pleinement valorisée. Ce besoin d’appréciation trouve son origine dans le fait qu’au cours de votre enfance, vos élans affectifs n’ont pas toujours été entendus ni valorisés pour ce qu’ils étaient.

LE PROFIL 2 EN INTÉGRATION VERS LE 4

En intégration vers le Profil 4, vous développez les aspects positifs de votre personnalité. Cela se traduit par une capacité accrue à vous recentrer sur vous-même et à reconnaître vos besoins. Vous apprenez à exprimer vos émotions avec sincérité et à vous détacher du besoin de plaire, ce qui vous permet de cultiver des liens plus authentiques tout en restant fidèle à votre générosité. Cette évolution favorise un équilibre plus juste dans vos relations, vous offrant ainsi l’opportunité d’explorer votre monde intérieur avec sensibilité et profondeur.

Connexion Émotionnelle et Expression Authentique :

En intégration vers le Profil 4, vous apprenez à reconnaître et à exprimer vos émotions de manière plus sincère et personnelle. Vous devenez plus réceptif(ve) à l’idée de mettre de côté votre besoin d’être utile à tout prix et d’accueillir vos ressentis avec douceur, tout en retrouvant un équilibre entre vos élans de générosité et votre propre besoin de reconnaissance affective. Cette intégration vous permet de vous montrer plus vulnérable et authentique, tout en demeurant fidèle à votre sensibilité.

Libération du Besoin d’Être Indispensable :

En intégration vers le Profil 4, vous apprenez à lâcher prise sur votre besoin constant de vous rendre indispensable et à devenir plus attentif(ve) à vos propres ressentis. Vous découvrez la liberté de vous autoriser à exister pour vous-même, sans chercher systématiquement à combler les autres. En adoptant cette authenticité, vous parvenez à instaurer un équilibre sain entre donner et recevoir, tout en respectant vos émotions et vos limites. Ce qui ouvre la voie vers une vie plus alignée, en harmonie avec votre vérité intérieure.

Équilibre entre Don de Soi et Épanouissement Personnel :

En intégration vers le Profil 4, vous apprenez à concilier votre besoin naturel d’aider les autres avec une écoute plus profonde de vos propres aspirations. Vous devenez plus à l’aise avec l’idée de vous recentrer sans culpabiliser, en réalisant qu’il est possible d’aimer sans se sacrifier. Cette capacité à harmoniser attention aux autres et respect de soi vous permet de mieux gérer vos élans affectifs tout en vous offrant des relations plus sincères et nourrissantes.

LE PROFIL 2 EN DÉSINTÉGRATION VERS LE 8 :

En désintégration vers le Profil 8, vous commencez à manifester des aspects moins positifs de votre personnalité.
Cela se traduit par une intensification de vos comportements intrusifs et une tendance à vouloir contrôler les autres ou à imposer votre présence. Votre besoin d’être utile se transforme en volonté de garder le pouvoir relationnel, et vous vous détachez progressivement de votre bienveillance naturelle pour adopter une posture plus directive, voire autoritaire, dans l'espoir de préserver les liens affectifs.

Tension Intérieure et Perte de Bienveillance :

En désintégration vers le Profil 8, vous devenez de plus en plus centré(e) sur vos émotions de colère et de rejet, en réponse à un sentiment de ne pas être suffisamment reconnu(e) ou valorisé(e). Vous vous coupez de votre générosité naturelle et de votre besoin d’harmonie, devenant plus exigeant(e) et réactif(ve) face aux autres. Il vous devient difficile de faire confiance, ce qui vous amène à adopter une attitude plus rigide et contrôlante dans vos relations.

Amplification du Besoin de Reconnaissance et de Validation :

En désintégration vers le Profil 8, vous devenez obsédé(e) par le besoin de validation de votre utilité et de votre importance affective. Vous vous détachez de votre douceur habituelle, tournée vers les autres, pour vous plonger dans une posture plus exigeante, parfois autoritaire. Vous vous focalisez sur ce que l’on ne vous rend pas, sur ce que vous jugez injuste dans vos relations, avec une sensibilité exacerbée au rejet, à l’indifférence ou à l’absence de reconnaissance.

Entre Générosité et Souffrance :

Vous perdez votre équilibre entre le don de vous-même et la reconnaissance de vos besoins personnels. Vous devenez plus émotionnel(le) et instable, vous repliant sur un sentiment de manque plutôt que de cultiver votre ouverture habituelle. Votre besoin d’être indispensable vous éloigne de l’amour de soi, nourrissant frustration et épuisement. Vous adoptez des attitudes sacrificielles, devenant mélancolique et intérieurement conflictuel(le). Vous vous sentez alors tiraillé(e) entre ce que vous donnez et ce que vous espérez recevoir.

L'IMPACT DE VOS BLESSURES ÉMOTIONNELLES

LA BLESSURE DE REJET

Pour vous, cette blessure se manifeste par une sensation persistante de ne jamais être suffisamment aimé(e) pour qui vous êtes, générant une peur profonde d’être rejeté(e) si vous ne répondez pas aux attentes des autres. Cette peur du désamour vous pousse à vous rendre indispensable et à tout faire pour combler les besoins d’autrui, même au détriment des vôtres. Votre besoin d’être perçu(e) comme aimant(e) et dévoué(e) devient un moyen de compenser un sentiment de vide affectif. Ainsi, chaque geste devient l’occasion de prouver votre valeur relationnelle, de préserver le lien et d’éviter la douleur d’être ignoré(e) ou mis(e) à distance.

LA BLESSURE D'ABANDON

Pour vous, cette blessure d'abandon se manifeste par une sensation persistante de ne pas être suffisamment pris(e) en compte ou reconnu(e) pour qui vous êtes, générant une peur profonde d’être ignoré(e) ou abandonné(e). Cette peur du rejet affectif vous pousse à vous montrer indispensable et à tout faire pour satisfaire les besoins d’autrui. Votre besoin d’être aimé(e) et apprécié(e) devient un moyen de compenser ce vide affectif. Ainsi, chaque action devient une tentative de mériter l’attention et la présence de l’autre, dans l’espoir d’éviter la douleur d’un lien affectif incertain.

LA BLESSURE D'INJUSTICE

Pour vous, la blessure d’injustice se manifeste par la sensation de ne pas être reconnu(e) à votre juste valeur malgré vos efforts pour aider et soutenir les autres, générant une frustration profonde et un sentiment d’inéquité affective. Ce ressenti vous pousse à en faire toujours plus pour prouver votre mérite et votre dévouement. Votre besoin d’être apprécié(e) de façon équitable devient central, et vous attendez des autres une reconnaissance sincère. Chaque interaction devient alors une quête de validation, où vous espérez un retour juste à la hauteur de ce que vous donnez.

LA BLESSURE DE TRAHISON

Pour vous, la blessure de trahison se manifeste par la sensation persistante d’avoir été abandonné(e) ou trahi(e) par des personnes à qui vous aviez donné votre affection et votre confiance. Ce sentiment génère une anxiété constante liée à la peur d’être utilisé(e) ou rejeté(e) malgré votre dévouement, vous poussant à rechercher des relations sincères et fiables. Votre besoin de loyauté affective se traduit par un investissement profond dans les liens que vous créez. Chaque interaction devient alors l’occasion de sécuriser la relation, afin de prévenir toute nouvelle blessure liée à un attachement trahi.

LA BLESSURE D'HUMILIATION

Pour vous, la blessure d’humiliation se manifeste par la sensation de ne jamais être suffisamment digne d’amour, accompagnée de la crainte d’être jugé(e) ou rejeté(e) malgré vos efforts. Cela génère une angoisse liée à la peur de ne pas être reconnu(e) pour votre dévouement. Vous recherchez sans cesse l’approbation et l’acceptation affective de votre entourage. Vous avez tendance à faire passer les besoins des autres avant les vôtres, interprétant le manque de retour comme un signe d’insuffisance. Chaque oubli, réel ou supposé, renforce l’idée que vous devez donner encore plus pour mériter l’amour.

COMPORTEMENTS DU PROFIL 2 SOUS LA PRESSION

Sous pression, vous manifestez des comportements destinés à atténuer l’anxiété générée par la peur de ne pas être aimé(e) ou de ne pas être reconnu(e) pour votre dévouement. Ces réactions, souvent inconscientes, agissent comme des mécanismes de défense visant à apaiser une insécurité intérieure et la crainte constante de l’abandon affectif. Elles se traduisent par une implication excessive dans les besoins d’autrui, un oubli de vous-même, ou encore par une volonté permanente d’être apprécié(e) pour votre attention, votre générosité et votre engagement.

LES RISQUES D'ADDICTION CHEZ LE PROFIL 2

Lorsque vous ressentez l’angoisse de ne pas être suffisamment aimé(e) ou de décevoir ceux qui comptent pour vous, vous pouvez chercher à compenser ce malaise en adoptant des comportements addictifs, tels que le surinvestissement affectif, l’aide excessive ou une présence constante auprès des autres. Ces réactions, souvent inconscientes, agissent comme des mécanismes de défense visant à apaiser l’insécurité affective et la peur d’être rejeté(e) ou oublié(e) par votre entourage.

Cette dérive comportementale s’accompagne fréquemment d’une attente implicite de reconnaissance et d’une difficulté à poser vos limites, plaçant les besoins des autres au-dessus de votre bien-être personnel. La recherche constante d’approbation devient une échappatoire face aux tensions émotionnelles et à la peur de ne pas être aimé(e) pour qui vous êtes. Le manque d’écoute de vos propres besoins ou de retour affectif suffisant aggrave la situation, rendant la sortie de ce cycle particulièrement ardue.

COMMENT ÉVITER LA DÉSINTÉGRATION

Pour éviter la désintégration, vous devez apprendre à sortir de votre tendance au surinvestissement affectif et à cultiver une écoute bienveillante de vos propres besoins. Il est essentiel de reconnaître que l’amour ne se mérite pas uniquement par le don de soi, mais aussi par l’authenticité et la réciprocité. En acceptant de recevoir autant que vous donnez, et en posant vos limites, vous pouvez trouver un équilibre entre altruisme et respect de vous-même. Se libérer de la peur de ne pas être aimé(e) vous permet de vivre des relations plus justes et nourrissantes.

PERSONNALITÉS AYANT LE MÊME PROFIL QUE VOUS.

Mère Teresa – Diana, Princesse de Galles – Oprah Winfrey – Desmond Tutu
Fred Rogers – Florence Nightingale – Stevie Wonder – Dolly Parton
Jennifer Garner – Anne Sullivan – Whitney Houston – Danny Glover

CONCLUSIONS

Comprendre votre schéma de pensée à travers l’Ennéagramme représente une opportunité précieuse pour explorer votre développement personnel en profondeur. Cela vous permet non seulement de mettre en lumière vos forces, mais aussi d’identifier les points de vulnérabilité qui méritent attention et travail. En définissant clairement votre profil et en prenant conscience de l’impact de vos blessures émotionnelles, vous commencez à révéler les dynamiques inconscientes qui influencent vos comportements — qu’elles soient porteuses de ressources ou limitantes — et qui se déclenchent en réaction aux émotions activées par votre environnement.

Vous avez peut-être déjà constaté que ce n’est pas tant l’événement lui-même qui vous affecte, mais plutôt la charge émotionnelle qu’il réveille en vous. L’objectif du thérapeute n’est pas d’effacer vos émotions, mais de vous accompagner dans la manière dont vous les percevez, en travaillant sur leur intensité, leur forme ou leur coloration. En thérapie, conscients que la nature a horreur du vide, nous vous guidons pour transformer votre expérience émotionnelle, non pas en la supprimant, mais en vous permettant de la réinvestir différemment.
En modifiant la perception de vos émotions, c’est votre regard sur elles et sur vous-même qui se transforme.

It is essential to remember that there is no “good” or “bad” profile. This journey of discovery is designed to support you in better understanding your behaviors, your deepest motivations, and the recurring patterns that shape your life. As you explore what follows, you will become aware that, from birth, we are conditioned and programmed by suggestions that govern and define our being. Suggestion forms the foundation of hypnosis and NLP; your decision to take this test shows that you have already sensed the need to deprogram yourself and to move beyond your hypnotic trance state.

By acknowledging these aspects of yourself, you will have the opportunity to better understand your reactions to challenging situations, while paving the way for a more harmonious personal development. This will enable you to transform your vulnerabilities into catalysts for growth and to evolve into a more fulfilled version of yourself. Before going further, you will discover what the Enneagram is and how our personality is structured around certain mechanisms. I wish you a wonderful journey of self-discovery.

The Enneagram is a tool for understanding
thought patterns and behaviors.
It is a personality classification system
that identifies nine profiles,
represented by the numbers 1 through 9.

Each of these profiles corresponds to a set
of dominant character traits, deep motivations,
and behavioral patterns.
Your profile determines your map of the world.
But remember: the map is not the territory.

By understanding your profile, this tool provides you
a valuable framework to explore the internal dynamics
that influence your actions and your way
of perceiving the world, fostering a better
understanding of yourself… and others.

Your profile is determined from conception by epigenetic factors that condition you for the rest of your life. From birth, you are influenced by external elements, such as the environment, parental upbringing, lived experiences, religion, learning, and challenges encountered. But these influences are not limited to what you consciously perceive. Deep biological processes lie at the heart of how your environment shapes the expression of your genes.

Epigenetics is the study of the mechanisms by which genes can be turned on or off without altering the DNA sequence, in response to environmental, behavioral, or emotional factors.

These changes can be inherited from one generation to the next. In other words, certain traumas, emotional wounds, or learned behaviors from your parents — or even your ancestors — can become biologically embedded in your makeup, just like the genes themselves.

An experiment on the intergenerational transmission of fear was conducted in mice. In this study, adult mice were exposed to an odor associated with a predator—such as that of a cat—which triggered a natural fear response in them. The descendants of these mice, despite never having been directly exposed to this odor, displayed fear behaviors when later presented with the same scent. These findings suggest that fear-related emotions can be passed down to the next generation.

This demonstrates that emotional experiences such as fear can be passed down from one generation to the next through mechanisms that influence the behavior and emotional responses of offspring, even without direct exposure to the same stimuli. It confirms that your ancestors bequeath to you part of their genetic heritage, along with emotional responses that shape your development long before your birth. This emotional inheritance plays a key role in your development.

HOW DO WE INHERIT THESE MECHANISMS

Our genetic heritage consists of two alleles per gene, with 50 % inherited from each of our parents. This means that for each gene, we receive one allele from the father and one allele from the mother, forming a pair of alleles. Each parent has two possible alleles for a given gene but transmits only one of these alleles to the child. Consequently, we have a one-in-two chance from the father’s side and a one-in-two chance from the mother’s side of inheriting a specific allele. If one of the father’s alleles is modified by a genetic factor, we have a one-in-two chance of inheriting it. The same goes for the mother’s side.

Thus, if both parents each carry a modified allele, the probability of the child inheriting both modified alleles is 25 %. This means we have a one-in-four chance of inheriting the modified genetic factor from both parents. This principle also applies to epigenetic transmission, which influences gene expression without altering the DNA sequence.

FORMATION OF YOUR THOUGHT PATTERN

To understand how this works, imagine two six-year-old children, monozygotic twins from the same egg, often referred to as “true” twins. They are often described as being like clones: perfect copies of each other, sometimes reversed as if by a mirror reflection. It is even said that if one is injured, the other can feel the pain, even over great distances. This unique connection continues to intrigue science, as it illustrates the power of the link between biology, cellular memory, and emotional perception.

Although they share a strong resemblance, identical genetic heritage, and a common upbringing, twins can develop different personalities due to epigenetic factors. Their personality is shaped not only by external environmental influences but also by their internal states, known as mindsets. This epigenetic dimension means that twins with the same DNA can express certain genes differently, depending on their life experiences, surroundings, or even those of their ancestors.

To understand, imagine these twins waking one morning, ready to go to the beach with their mother. The first twin wakes up full of energy, excited at the idea of spending a fun day at the beach. His brother, meanwhile, feels a bit unwell—with a stuffy nose and still tired. Although he would have preferred to stay in bed, he decides, to please his mother, to get up and join them. We can therefore consider that these two brothers do not share the same mindset at that precise moment.

Arriving at the beach, they watch the sea. A huge wave crashes over them and thrashes them about. The healthy twin experiences this as an exciting adventure. For him, it’s a game, and he doesn’t hesitate to jump into the next wave because he’s having fun. His brother perceives the same experience as a traumatic ordeal. His only reaction is to cry in his mother’s arms, frightened by what just happened. This difference in perception of a similar experience could be influenced by epigenetic factors.

Indeed, sensitivity to fear or trauma can sometimes be linked to emotional experiences lived and passed down by past generations. A trauma experienced by an ancestor—such as a water-related danger—could be transmitted from one generation to the next and reactivate that fear in one of the twins, who has inherited one or both of his parents’ alleles, while the other remains unaffected, lacking that information in his genetic inheritance. Thirty years later, the two brothers must take the ferry across rough seas.

The first recalls the beach with enthusiasm, while the second feels fear when remembering that day. Their reactions, rooted in thought patterns formed during childhood, continue to influence their behavior in adulthood. This divergence reflects a different expression of epigenetic factors that condition their emotional response. Thus, these emotional patterns can persist beyond individual experiences, traverse generations, and unconsciously shape behavior.

The Enneagram helps you understand how these thought patterns develop and influence emotions and behaviors throughout life. For example, if one of the twins is a Type 7, they will constantly seek adventure and excitement. If the other is a Type 6, they will always anticipate danger and strive to protect themselves.

The impact of epigenetics can also explain why one of the twins develops a stronger propensity for fear— inherited from prior traumas—even though they grew up in a similar environment.

When our senses are stimulated by our environment, the brain activates to process the information received. It scans its memory for a similar experience that might resonate with the present situation. This resonance with a memory generates an emotion. The emotion thus evoked acts as a defense mechanism, preparing the person to respond to the stimulus. It triggers an automatic response, allowing one to manage stress or potential danger.

UNDERSTANDING HOW YOUR PERSONALITY WAS FORMED

Your Profile 3 personality can develop in an environment where success, performance, and recognition are valued, fostering the emergence of a strong need to shine and meet external expectations. Sometimes, this educational framework can be marked by conditional validation, where love seems to depend on results or the image projected, which reinforces your quest for validation through action. Yet, it is important to note that each experience is unique.

For some, especially when familial love is expressed conditionally or tied to outcomes, this need for recognition is strengthened and translates into an external pursuit of success, where you seek to prove your worth by being high-performing and admired by others.
Profile 3 children internalize these values of achievement and efficiency, even in the initial absence of sincere encouragement to be loved for who they are, independent of their accomplishments.

You develop character traits oriented towards the pursuit of achievement and recognition.
You are driven to be constantly productive and to meet others' expectations to fill a void of validation and prove your worth through your accomplishments.
As you grow, you strive to establish strong connections and restore inner balance by relentlessly pursuing the desire to be admired for your performance and success.

Search for Recognition:

Type 3 individuals tend to seek recognition and admiration in their relationships. You place great importance on symbols of success and validation, and you strive to create connections that allow you to demonstrate your skills. Your desire to be admired drives you to invest fully in your performance, hoping thereby to fulfill your need for accomplishment. Thus, you often find yourself in a dynamic where the quest for success becomes a central driver of your daily behavior.

Self-Evaluation and Sensitivity to Success:

You can be particularly sensitive towards yourself and others when you perceive a lack of recognition or when your expectations of success are not met. This tendency to evaluate yourself with rigor can lead you to doubt your worth, perceiving any absence of success as a personal failure. You then become vulnerable to criticism, seeking to fill that void through overinvestment in your performances and a constant need for validation.

Quest for Recognition and Success:

Type 3 individuals are often motivated by a deep desire to be admired and recognized for their achievements and efficiency. You strive to earn approval from those around you by demonstrating competence and high performance. You are convinced that your value is measured by your achievements and your ability to meet objectives. This need for validation often originates from the fact that, during your childhood, the emphasis was placed on results rather than on the expression of your emotions.

PROFILE 3 IN INTEGRATION TOWARDS TYPE 6:

Profile 3 tends to develop the positive aspects of their personality. This is reflected in their ability to become more authentic and embrace their emotions without filtering them. They learn to value cooperation, recognize their vulnerabilities, and seek relationships based on trust and loyalty. By freeing themselves from the need for success and recognition, they focus on more genuine connections, thereby strengthening their sense of security while staying true to their values of teamwork and support.

Authenticity and Connection with Self

Profile 3, in integration, learns to listen to and express their emotions in a more authentic and relaxed manner. They become more inclined to free themselves from the pressure of constantly meeting external expectations and begin to prioritize their emotional needs. This transformation allows them to savor moments of inner satisfaction while staying true to their values of teamwork and support. In doing so, they reconnect with their true identity and fully accept themselves.

Self-Affirmation and Respect for One's Needs:

Profile 3, in integration towards Profile 6, begins to affirm their true identity not only in their external successes but also in their relationship with themselves. They discover the value of their emotional needs and learn to acknowledge them without judgment, realizing that they too deserve time for themselves and self-compassion. This process of self-affirmation allows them to find a natural balance between ambition and self-care, paving the way for more sincere and authentic relationships.

Liberation from the Need to Meet Others' Expectations:

Profile 3 learns to detach from the constant pressure of meeting external expectations and becomes more flexible in their actions. They discover the freedom to allow themselves to be authentic, without always striving to project a perfect image or meet performance demands. By adopting this lightness, they manage to find a balance between ambition and self-acceptance, while respecting their personal needs and giving themselves time, without judgment.

PROFILE 3 IN DISINTEGRATION TOWARDS TYPE 9:

When a Profile 3 disintegrates towards Type 9, they begin to manifest less positive aspects of their personality. This is reflected in a tendency to disconnect from their emotions and become more passive. The need for performance diminishes, and Profile 3 begins withdrawing from their goals, seeking to avoid conflict and maintain peace at all costs. They may become more inclined to let themselves be carried by others' expectations, losing their dynamism and effectiveness in favor of a retreat into tranquility and inaction.

Emotional Tension and Loss of Authenticity:

Profile 3, disintegrating towards Profile 9, becomes increasingly focused on emotions of frustration and inner emptiness in response to a lack of recognition. They disconnect from their values of authenticity and personal connection, becoming more distant and insensitive to their true needs. This disintegration makes it difficult to accept their true emotions, leading them to adopt a more apathetic and detached attitude, seeking to avoid conflict or failure rather than expressing their authentic emotional needs.

Amplification of the Need for Success and Validation:

Profile 3, in disintegration, becomes obsessed with the need for recognition and success. They seek to stand out through their achievements and image, while distancing themselves from their true emotions. They may focus on performance and accomplishment to fill an inner void, which creates a disconnection from their authentic values. Dissatisfaction becomes increasingly present as they stray from the sincerity of their motivations and their quest for personal fulfillment.

Conflict Between Success and Authenticity:

In disintegration, Profile 3 loses their balance between achieving and being authentic. They become more focused on appearance and accomplishment, seeking to dominate situations to assert their image rather than approaching them with sincerity. This need for validation intensifies, and they detach from their emotions and deep values, increasing internal tension and disconnection from their true desires. This shift illustrates how stress and the fear of failure push them to act in contradiction to their identity.

THE IMPACT OF YOUR EMOTIONAL WOUNDS

THE WOUND OF REJECTION

It is characterized by the persistent feeling of not being sufficiently recognized or appreciated for what you accomplish. This feeling generates an intense fear of failure and invisibility, pushing you to constantly seek admiration and validation for your achievements. The need to feel valued and accepted is expressed by a desire to prove your worth through exceptional performances, thus compensating for the pain of rejection and the fear of inadequacy. Therefore, each accomplishment becomes an opportunity to confirm your success and restore your inner balance in the face of the fear of not being sufficiently recognized.

THE WOUND OF ABANDONMENT

It is manifested by a constant feeling of not being sufficiently recognized or appreciated for your achievements. This lack of external validation generates anxiety, fueled by the fear of failure or invisibility. In an effort to fill this void, you invest yourself fully in your accomplishments, constantly seeking to prove your worth. As a result, each success becomes an attempt to overcome the fear of not being sufficiently admired, ensuring that you are seen, appreciated, and indispensable, while trying to compensate for the pain of not being truly recognized for who you are.

THE WOUND OF INJUSTICE

For Profile 3, injustice is characterized by the feeling of not receiving the recognition or admiration deserved for your achievements. This feeling triggers deep frustration and the fear of never meeting external expectations, driving you to relentlessly seek approval through your successes. The need for personal justice manifests as a desire to conform to ideals of perfection, striving to eliminate any form of criticism or failure. Each success thus becomes an opportunity to restore a sense of balance and validation in your relationships and in your own image.

THE WOUND OF BETRAYAL

For Profile 3, betrayal manifests as the persistent feeling of being underestimated or ignored in your efforts to succeed and shine. This feeling generates constant anxiety, fueled by the fear of not being recognized for your accomplishments and losing the admiration of those around you. As a result, you relentlessly seek relationships based on the recognition and appreciation of your successes, in order to feel valued and respected. Each interaction thus becomes an opportunity to restore your image of success and strengthen your professional and personal connections.

THE WOUND OF HUMILIATION

For Profile 3, the humiliation wound is characterized by the feeling of not being sufficiently recognized for your successes and achievements, or the fear of not receiving the expected validation. This anxiety, tied to the fear of failure, drives you to constantly seek admiration for your accomplishments. You may be inclined to set unrealistic expectations for yourself, interpreting any lack of recognition as proof of your inadequacy. Thus, every effort becomes an attempt to prove that you deserve to be recognized and appreciated for what you achieve.

BEHAVIORS OF PROFILE 3 UNDER PRESSURE

Under pressure, as a Profile 3, you may exhibit behaviors aimed at calming the anxiety generated by the fear of failure or not being recognized for your achievements. These reactions, often unconscious, serve as defense mechanisms to alleviate personal insecurity and the fear of invisibility. They manifest as overactivity, a tendency to neglect your personal needs, or a constant need to be valued for your success and efficiency.

THE ADDICTION RISKS FOR PROFILE 3:

When a Profile 3 feels overwhelmed by the fear of not measuring up, they compensate for this discomfort by over-investing in their performance and seeking to prove their worth through their achievements. These compensatory behaviors are often a response to the anxiety generated by the fear of failure or invisibility, attempting to gain the admiration or recognition they feel is lacking. The focus on achieving goals then becomes a way to restore their inner balance and feel valued for their accomplishments.

This behavioral drift is often accompanied by heightened self-criticism and a tendency to over-invest, where the need to succeed takes precedence over respecting personal boundaries. The constant search for validation and recognition becomes an escape from daily tensions and the frustration of never receiving the admiration expected. The lack of personal validation or authentic support exacerbates the situation, making it particularly difficult to break free from this cycle.

HOW TO AVOID DISINTEGRATION

Profile 3 must learn to move away from self-exploitation and cultivate genuine self-care. They must recognize that recognition is not only earned through performance, but also through authenticity. By daring to detach from the image they project and giving themselves personal recognition, they must find a balance between ambition and self-respect. Freeing themselves from the fear of not being recognized allows them to build more sincere connections and open up to more authentic relationships.

PERSONALITIES WHO SHARE YOUR TYPE

Oprah Winfrey – Elon Musk – Arnold Schwarzenegger – Beyoncé
Tom Cruise – Madonna – Dwayne Johnson – Bill Clinton
Taylor Swift – Will Smith – Sheryl Sandberg – Cristiano Ronaldo

CONCLUSIONS

Understanding your thought pattern through the Enneagram represents a valuable opportunity to explore your personal development in depth. It not only allows you to highlight your strengths but also to identify areas of vulnerability that deserve attention and work.

By clearly defining your type and becoming aware of the impact of your emotional wounds, you begin to reveal the unconscious dynamics that influence your behaviors — whether they are empowering or limiting — and that are triggered in response to emotions activated by your environment.

You may have already noticed that it is not so much the event itself that affects you, but rather the emotional charge it awakens within you. The therapist's goal is not to erase your emotions but to support you in how you perceive them, working on their intensity, form, or tone. In therapy, aware that nature abhors a vacuum, we guide you to transform your emotional experience — not by suppressing it, but by allowing you to reinvest it differently. By shifting the way you perceive your emotions, your outlook on them — and on yourself — is transformed.

It is essential to remember that there is no such thing as a "good" or "bad" personality type. This self-discovery journey is designed to guide you toward a deeper understanding of your behaviors, your core motivations, and the recurring patterns that shape your life. By exploring the following, you will become aware that we are conditioned and programmed by suggestions that govern and define our being from birth. Suggestion forms the foundation of hypnosis and NLP; choosing to take this test reveals that you have already perceived the need to deprogram yourself and emerge from your hypnotic trance.

By recognizing these aspects of yourself, you will have the opportunity to better understand your reactions to difficult situations, while paving the way for more harmonious personal development. This will allow you to transform your vulnerabilities into levers for growth and evolve into a more fulfilled version of yourself. Before going any further, you will discover what the Enneagram is and how our personality is structured around certain mechanisms. I wish you a wonderful journey of self-discovery.

The Enneagram is a tool for understanding thought

patterns and behaviors. It is a personality classification

system that identifies nine profiles, represented by

the numbers 1 through 9.

Each of these profiles corresponds to a set of dominant

character traits, deep motivations, and behavioral patterns.

Your profile determines your map of the world.

But remember: the map is not the territory.

By understanding your profile, this tool offers you a valuable

framework for exploring the internal dynamics that influence

your actions and your way of perceiving the world,

fostering a better knowledge of yourself… and others.

Your profile is determined from the moment of conception by epigenetic factors that condition you for the rest of your life. From birth, you are influenced by external elements such as your environment, parental upbringing, life experiences, religion, learning, and the challenges you face. But these influences are not limited to what you consciously perceive. Deep biological processes are at the heart of how your environment shapes the expression of your genes.

Epigenetics is the study of the mechanisms by which genes can be activated or deactivated without altering the DNA sequence, in response to environmental, behavioral, or emotional factors. These modifications can be passed down from one generation to the next. In other words, certain traumas, emotional wounds, or behaviors learned from your parents—or even your ancestors—can be biologically inscribed in your genetic makeup, just like the genes themselves.

An experiment on the intergenerational transmission of fear was conducted on mice. In this experiment, adult mice were exposed to an odor associated with a predator, such as a cat, triggering a natural fear response. The offspring of these mice, without ever having been directly exposed to this odor, exhibited fear behaviors when exposed to the same odor. These results suggest that fear-related emotions were passed on to the next generation.

This demonstrates that emotional experiences, such as fear, can be passed down from one generation to the next through mechanisms that influence the behavior and emotional responses of offspring, even without direct exposure to the same stimuli. This confirms that your ancestors bequeath to you a part of their genetic heritage, as well as emotional responses that shape your development long before you are born. This emotional inheritance plays a key role in your development.

HOW DO WE INHERIT THESE MECHANISMS

Our genetic makeup consists of two alleles per gene, and we inherit 50% of our genetic material from each parent. This means that for each gene, we receive one allele from our father and one allele from our mother, forming a pair of alleles. Each parent possesses two possible alleles for a given gene, but only transmits one of these two alleles to the child. Therefore, we have a 50% chance from our father and a 50% chance from our mother of inheriting a specific allele.

If one of the father's alleles is modified by a genetic factor, we have a one in two chance of inheriting it. The same is true on the mother's side. Thus, if both parents each carry a modified allele, the probability of the child inheriting both modified alleles is 25%. This means that we have a one in four chance of inheriting the modified genetic factor from both parents. This principle also applies to epigenetic transmission, which influences gene expression without altering the DNA sequence.

FORMING YOUR THOUGHT SCHEME

To understand how this works, imagine two six-year-old children, identical twins from the same egg, often called "true" twins. They are often described as being like clones: perfect copies of each other, sometimes reversed, like a mirror image. It is even said that if one is injured, the other can feel their pain, even from a great distance. This unique connection continues to intrigue science, as it illustrates the powerful link between biology, cellular memory, and emotional perception.

Although they share a strong resemblance, identical genetic heritage, and a common upbringing, twins can develop different personalities due to epigenetic factors. Their personalities are shaped by the external environment, but also by their internal states, known as states of mind. This epigenetic dimension means that twins with the same DNA can express certain genes differently, depending on their life experiences, their environment, or the experiences of their ancestors.

To understand, imagine these twins waking up one morning, ready to go to the beach with their mother. The first twin wakes up full of energy, excited at the prospect of spending a fun day at the beach. His brother, on the other hand, is feeling a bit under the weather, with a stuffy nose and still tired. Although he would have preferred to stay in bed, he decides, to please his mother, to get up and go with them. We can therefore consider that these two brothers are not at all in the same frame of mind at this precise moment.

Arriving at the beach, they watched the sea. A huge wave crashed over them, tossing them about. The twin, in perfect health, experienced this as an exciting adventure. For him, it was a game, and he didn't hesitate to jump into the next wave, because he was having fun. His brother perceived the same experience as a traumatic ordeal. His only reaction was to take refuge, crying, in his mother's arms, terrified by what had just happened. This difference in how they felt about a similar experience could be influenced by epigenetic factors.

Indeed, sensitivity to fear or trauma can sometimes be linked to emotional experiences lived and passed down through past generations. A trauma experienced by an ancestor, such as a danger related to water, could be transmitted from generation to generation and reactivate this fear in one of the twins, who inherited one or both alleles from their parents, while the other remains unaffected, not having this information inscribed in their genetic makeup. Thirty years later, the two brothers must take the ferry on a rough sea.

The first person remembers the beach with enthusiasm, while the second feels fear when recalling that day. Their reactions, rooted in thought patterns formed during childhood, still influence their behavior in adulthood. This divergence reflects a different expression of the epigenetic factors that condition their emotional response. Thus, these emotional patterns can persist beyond individual experiences, span generations, and unconsciously influence behavior.

The Enneagram helps us understand how these thought patterns are formed and influence emotions and behaviors throughout life. For example, if one twin is a type 7, they will constantly seek adventure and excitement. If the other is a type 6, they will always anticipate danger and seek to protect themselves.
The impact of epigenetics can also explain why one twin develops a stronger propensity for fear, inherited from past traumas, even if they grew up in a similar environment.

When our senses are stimulated by our environment, the brain activates to process the information received. It searches its memory for a similar experience that might resonate with the present situation. This resonance with a memory generates an emotion. The emotion thus awakened acts as a defense mechanism, preparing the person to react to the stimulus. It triggers an automatic response, allowing us to manage stress or potential danger.

UNDERSTANDING HOW YOUR PERSONALITY WAS BORN

Your Profile 4 personality can thrive in an environment where artistic expression, sensitivity, and authenticity are valued, fostering a strong need for self-expression and a search for meaning. Sometimes, this educational setting may be characterized by a particular focus on individuality or conditional affection, which accentuates your quest for identity and emotional validation. However, it's important to remember that every experience is unique.

For some, especially when familial love seems to define their uniqueness or when their sensitivity hasn't been fully understood, their need to feel special and authentic intensifies. This can then translate into a constant search for identity and an intensification of their emotions, where they try to distinguish themselves by asserting their difference and cultivating inner depth. This dynamic can sometimes distance them from their fulfillment, leading them to focus more on what makes them unique.

Children with Profile 4 internalize very early on the idea that their worth is linked to their uniqueness and the depth of their emotions. In an environment where self-expression and authenticity are paramount, you learn to stand out by cultivating your sensitivity and seeking meaning in your experiences. Even without constant validation or a stable sense of belonging, you develop character traits focused on introspection, creativity, and the search for identity.

Identity Search:

Individuals with Profile 4 tend to seek deep meaning and validation of their uniqueness in their relationships. You are highly sensitive to authenticity and the expression of your individuality, seeking to stand out through your originality and emotional intensity. Your need to feel unique drives you to assert your difference and cultivate an image that reflects your inner depth. You aspire to establish sincere connections that nourish your quest for identity and strengthen your sense of belonging.

Authenticity Requirement:

Individuals with Profile 4 can be very demanding of themselves and others when they feel relationships or experiences lack sincerity. You tend to judge your own worth by your ability to be unique and authentic, and you may experience deep frustration when you perceive a lack of depth or meaning in your environment. You aspire for your interactions to reflect the authenticity you value, seeking to establish genuine connection.

Need for Emotional Recognition:

People with Profile 4 are deeply driven by the desire to be seen and appreciated for their delicacy and originality. You do not seek to be defined by external successes, but by the richness of your inner world and the depth of your emotions, convinced that your true value is revealed through the expression of what makes you unique. You aspire to forge sincere and intimate relationships that reflect the singularity of your being and nourish your constant quest for identity.

PROFILE 4 IN INTEGRATION TOWARD TYPE 1

In integration, you deploy the most constructive facets of your personality. Your sensitivity and creativity flourish, allowing you to reveal the full richness of your uniqueness. You fully assume your relational and artistic commitments, cultivating your aspirations and transforming every challenge into an opportunity for growth. This integrative approach helps soothe your emotional wounds, thereby strengthening your ability to fully realize yourself and manifest your authentic essence.

Release from the Need for Recognition:

In integration, you learn to express your emotions authentically. You become more attuned to your own feelings and those of the people around you, developing a sincerity that replaces the need to stand out through forced eccentricity. This approach frees you from the pressure of constantly having to prove your uniqueness and allows you to cultivate relationships filled with understanding. By embracing your vulnerability, you discover that authenticity becomes a strength aligned with your inner values.

Release from the Need for Perfection:

In integration, you detach yourself from the imperative to display ostentatious originality or conform your image to dramatic idealization. You understand that your value does not rest solely on the intensity of your emotions or the expression of your uniqueness. You discover the importance of being appreciated for your real sensitivity rather than for an idealized image. By adopting this perspective, you become more serene in building authentic and balanced relationships, thereby redefining your self-esteem.

Balance Between Authenticity and Emotional Commitment:

In integration, you learn to harmonize your needs for expression with sincere commitment to others. You become aware of the importance of creating authentic connections, realizing that you can share the richness of your inner world without harming your sensitivity. This ability to combine self-expression and relational openness allows you to invest deeply in your interactions. Your emotional richness lies in the balance between uniqueness and sharing with those around you.

PROFILE 4 IN DISINTEGRATION TOWARD TYPE 2

In disintegration, you tend to develop the less constructive aspects of your personality. This generates a loss of the sensitivity and creativity that characterize you. You flee your relational and artistic responsibilities as well as your aspirations, seeking to avoid any questioning of your identity. This is an avoidance strategy that offers temporary protection from wounds but compromises your ability to fully realize yourself and express your true essence.

Loss of Motivation and Avoidance of Challenges:

In disintegration, when you notice a decrease in your creative energy and a tendency to flee experiences that nourish your uniqueness, you withdraw from situations that stimulate your sensitivity and refuse to face challenges that allow you to grow. Your need to live intensely weakens, moving you away from the passionate commitment that would characterize your essence. This regression limits your ability to express your individuality, depriving you of the authentic fulfillment you could achieve.

Apathy and Progressive Disengagement:

In disintegration, you are characterized by a progressive erosion of the emotional depth that drives you, adopting a detached attitude toward your experiences. Overwhelmed by inner fatigue, you disengage from your quest for personal expression, isolating yourself from what once constituted your inner richness. This affective inertia manifests as withdrawal from your passions, distancing you from your creative and introspective universe.

Avoidance of Conflicts and Passivity:

In disintegration, you lose the strength to defend your uniqueness, opting to avoid confrontations that could question your identity. Rather than facing disagreements, you adopt a passive attitude characteristic of the intensity of your emotional interactions. This passivity deprives you of the opportunity to nourish your quest for authenticity, preventing you from realizing yourself. You lock yourself in silence that hinders your ability to evolve and reconnect with your deep essence.

THE IMPACT OF YOUR EMOTIONAL WOUNDS

THE WOUND OF REJECTION

For Profile 4, the wound of rejection is characterized by a deep fear of not being fully understood or valued for your uniqueness. This feeling manifests as the sense of not being sufficiently appreciated for the richness of your inner world and your distinctive sensitivity. You come to accentuate your uniqueness and intensely express your emotions in search of validation that sometimes seems out of reach. Thus, every expression of your being becomes an attempt to prove your worth and fill the void left by misunderstanding.

THE WOUND OF ABANDONMENT

For Profile 4, the wound of abandonment manifests as a visceral fear of being emotionally forsaken or ignored when your depth is not recognized. This lack of authentic connection generates intense anxiety, pushing you to invest passionately in relationships to fill this affective void. You oscillate between the desire for fusional intimacy and the fear of being left aside, making every interaction an attempt to ensure that you are seen, heard, and valued for your true essence. Thus, you aspire to establish bonds that resonate with your truly profound being.

THE WOUND OF INJUSTICE

For Profile 4, the wound of injustice is characterized by the feeling that your sensitivity and worldview are not respected or fairly recognized. You feel deep frustration when the richness of your emotions and the uniqueness of your perspective are minimized or ignored. This need for emotional justice pushes you to claim your right to express your originality, with every interaction becoming an opportunity to reaffirm the validity of your unique experience. Thus, you turn every exchange into an affirmation of your value, ensuring that your authentic voice is heard.

THE WOUND OF BETRAYAL

For Profile 4, the wound of betrayal translates into a constant fear of being emotionally let down by those in whom you have placed your trust. You are particularly sensitive to the slightest signs of disengagement or change in your relationships, leading you to doubt the sincerity of the bonds you have woven. This fear drives you to relentlessly seek intense and authentic relationships while oscillating between passion and mistrust to preserve your inner world. Thus, every interaction becomes a test of loyalty for you, where you try to secure the affection essential to your emotional balance.

THE WOUND OF HUMILIATION

For Profile 4, the wound of humiliation manifests as the fear of being judged for the depth of your emotions and the way you express your sensitivity. You dread being perceived as too intense or dramatic, which sometimes leads you to mask your vulnerability or exaggerate certain traits to control the image others have of you. Thus, every criticism or apparent rejection feeds your fear of never being fully understood or accepted for who you truly are, turning your uniqueness into a permanent quest for affirmation.

BEHAVIORS OF PROFILE 4 UNDER PRESSURE

Under pressure, as a Profile 4, you may exhibit behaviors aimed at soothing the anxiety generated by the fear of losing your identity or not being understood in your uniqueness. These often unconscious reactions serve as defense mechanisms to preserve your uniqueness and avoid abandonment. They translate into emotional intensification, a tendency toward melancholic withdrawal, or a constant need to be recognized for your depth and sensitivity.

THE RISKS OF ADDICTION IN PROFILE 4

When a Profile 4 feels overwhelmed by an inner void or by the fear of being misunderstood or rejected in their authenticity, they may seek to compensate for this discomfort by amplifying their emotional world and identifying with their suffering. These compensatory behaviors are often a response to the fear of being ordinary or disconnected from their deep identity, attempting to preserve a sense of uniqueness and personal value.

Emotional intensification can become a stress-management mechanism, where withdrawal into oneself, idealization of the past, or dramatization of lived experience offer temporary refuge from the feeling of abandonment or non-belonging. The need to express difference, the quest for intense emotions, or the rejection of banality can become unconscious ways to protect oneself from the pain of being ignored, unloved, or perceived as ordinary.

HOW TO AVOID DISINTEGRATION

You must learn to step out of your tendency toward emotional intensity and cultivate inner stability detached from mood fluctuations. You must recognize that authenticity is not measured by the depth of suffering but by the ability to live simply in the present. By developing a self-image less defined by lack or difference, you will find a balance between self-expression and grounding in reality. Freeing yourself from the fear of the ordinary allows you to live peaceful relationships beyond nostalgia.

PERSONALITIES WITH THE SAME PROFILE AS YOU

Frida Kahlo – Tim Burton – Virginia Woolf – Johnny Depp
Kurt Cobain – David Bowie – Edgar Allan Poe – Florence Welch
Prince – Joaquin Phoenix – Lana Del Rey – Vincent van Gogh

CONCLUSIONS

Understanding your thought patterns through the Enneagram represents a valuable opportunity to deeply explore your personal development. It allows you not only to highlight your strengths but also to identify vulnerability points that deserve attention and work. By clearly defining your profile and becoming aware of the impact of your emotional wounds, you begin to reveal the unconscious dynamics that influence your behaviors—whether resource-bearing or limiting—and that are triggered in reaction to emotions activated by your environment.

You may have already noticed that it is not so much the event itself that affects you, but rather the emotional charge it awakens in you. The therapist’s goal is not to erase your emotions but to support you in how you perceive them, working on their intensity, form, or coloration. In therapy, aware that nature abhors a vacuum, we guide you to transform your emotional experience—not by suppressing it, but by allowing you to reinvest it differently. By changing the perception of your emotions, it is your view of them and of yourself that transforms.